If you haven’t figured out yet, this Dr. Sketchy’s is going to be a special one. Here’s a blurb from the “About” page on the music portion of Sabrina’s website.

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Sabrina Chap’s got classical piano skills, the ballad lyrics of Tom Waits, the onstage antics of Phyllis Diller and the voice of a whiskey angel. Her sets are a ragtime stompin’ good time, full of laughs, heartbreaks, and just plain good songwriting.

A classical pianist since the age of 5, Sabrina initially came to songwriting once she picked up her first guitar in college. Her first album, Bedroom Sessions, is a collection of folk songs written exclusively on guitar and recorded in her bedroom using Garageband.

After years of developing a strong folk following at places like the now defunct Burkhart Underground, Uncommon Ground and virtually every coffeehouse in Chicago, she moved to Milwaukee to try find a new sound. It was during that time that she turned back to the piano, and learned Scott Joplin’s infamous ‘Maple Leaf Rag’, and began writing songs in the ragtime tradition.

Since moving to New York, she has performed at a variety of musical venues, such as Rockwood Music Hall, Bar 169, Vivaldi Café, Sidewalk Café and Bar 4. She has done a solo tour of England, Scotland and Germany, as well as completing a tour through Luxembourg, Germany and Belgium with Argentinian songwriter, Agustina Mancinelli. Currently, she’s performing in Berlin in anticipation of her debut album, “Oompa!”

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Not only is Sabrina going to serve as a muse for your drawing pleasure, she’s going to play for you too at several points.

And she’s good. REALLY good. If fact, go to her website real quick and sample a couple tracks so you can get a taste.

Don’t worry, I’ll wait.

…..you didn’t go, did you? [sigh] You know how I know that? Cause I NEVER click on links people tell me to click. Just click the link and listen for a second or two.

This is going to be fun. 🙂

That said, there’ll still be drawing a plenty and a hootnanny’s worth of contests with prizes from our sponsors Atomic Books, Artist & Craftsman Supply, Baby Tattoo Books, AND our new sponsor, Cyclops right next door. So, doors at 6 and everything gets rolling at 7. Considering the special nature of this session and the fact that the last session got snowed out, I’ll bet you dollars to donuts we might really, finally, sell out at the Windup Space. That means : Get There Early For A Good Seat. Ye have been warned. 🙂

See you on the 22nd!

What is Dr. Sketchy’s Baltimore?

It's a life drawing event with adult beverages and interesting models, i.e., burlesque performers, sideshow folk, circus people, etc. There are Dr. Sketchy's all over the world--even if you're not in Baltimore, there might be one near you.

Where is Dr. Sketchy’s – Baltimore hosted?

The Windup Space, 12 W North Ave, Baltimore MD, 21201

What are the rules of Dr. Sketchy’s – Baltimore?

1) 18 and over. $12 at the door, $10 if you purchase your ticket online by midnight the night before (advance sales are final).

2) Applaud the model. Imagine standing perfectly still for three hours in front of a crowd of silent, staring, and seemingly unappreciative strangers. Now, imagine doing that in a g-string.

3) Tip the model. Again, their job is waaay harder than it looks.

4) Don't take pictures of the model's crotch and post them on Flickr. That's just creepy (see #6, below). In fact, only Dr. Sketchy's staff are allowed to take pictures or video at all. Press folks are exempt from this rule, but should contact us AT LEAST 24 hours beforehand. The model is agreeing to pose for folks drawing, not a photo shoot, so if we are going to make an exception, we at least need time to get his or her permission.

5) If the official photographer is standing in front of you, please be patient---s/he'll move shortly.

6) Don't be creepy.

7) NO OUTSIDE DRINKS! The ONLY reason it is worth WindUp's time to host us is to sell drinks :)